X and Y invest Rs.21000 and Rs.17500 respectively in a business. At the end of the year, they make a profit of Rs.26400. What is the share of X in the profit?

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Rs.14400

Rs.26400

Rs.12000

Rs.12500

Explanation:

Ratio of the investment

$=21000:17500=210:175$ $=42:35=6:5$

Share of X in the profit

$=26400×\dfrac{6}{11}=2400×6=14400$

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